### Lesson Plan: Civic Education - Integrity
**Grade Level:** Junior Secondary 2
**Subject:** Civic Education
**Topic:** Integrity
**Duration:** 60 minutes
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**Objective:**
- Students will understand the concept of integrity.
- Students will identify the importance of integrity in personal and communal life.
- Students will demonstrate examples of integrity in various scenarios.
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**Materials Needed:**
- Whiteboard and markers
- Projector and laptop (if available)
- Printed handouts with scenarios
- A4 sheets for group work
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### Lesson Activities:
**1. Introduction (10 minutes)**
- **Greeting and Setup:** Welcome the students and settle them down.
- **Warm-up Activity:** Ask students to share instances where they had to choose between telling the truth and lying. Discuss briefly about those scenarios.
- **Learning Objectives:** Explain what students will learn today - the concept of integrity, its importance, and how to practice it in daily life.
**2. Definition and Importance of Integrity (15 minutes)**
- **Interactive Discussion:** Write "Integrity" on the board and ask students what they think it means. Note their responses.
- **Definition:** Provide a clear and concise definition – “Integrity is doing the right thing even when no one is watching and being honest and fair to yourself and others.”
- **Importance:** Explain why integrity is important - it builds trust, creates a positive reputation, and ensures adherence to ethical standards.
**3. Examples of Integrity (10 minutes)**
- Create a list of examples where integrity is important (e.g., paying for public transport, doing homework without cheating, admitting mistakes).
- Show a short video (if available) that demonstrates integrity in action.
- Discuss how people feel when they act with integrity compared to when they don’t.
**4. Group Activity: Role-Playing Scenarios (20 minutes)**
- **Divide the class into small groups** and give each group a scenario that requires a decision reflecting integrity. Sample scenarios:
- You find a wallet full of money on the school grounds.
- Your friend asks you to help him cheat during an exam.
- You accidentally break a classroom item when no one is around.
- **Instructions:**
- Read the scenario
- Discuss among group members what should be done
- Prepare a short role-play to act out the scenario and the correct action reflecting integrity.
- **Role-Play and Discussion:** Each group presents their role-play. After each presentation, discuss the action taken and its implications. Reinforce positive actions and explore different possible outcomes.
**5. Reflection and Conclusion (5 minutes)**
- **Reflection:** Ask students to think about a time they demonstrated or saw integrity. Invite a few students to share their reflections with the class.
- **Conclusion:** Summarize the key points of the lesson: the importance of integrity, how it builds trust, and its role in creating a respectful and honest environment.
- **Homework Assignment:** Ask students to write a short paragraph about a future scenario where they plan to demonstrate integrity and how they will handle it.
**6. Feedback and Closure (Extra 5 minutes if possible)**
- Take feedback from students on what they learned in the lesson.
- Thanks and motivate them to practice integrity in all aspects of life.
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**Assessment:**
- Participation in discussions and reflections.
- Group role-play presentations.
- Homework assignment on future scenarios.
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**Extension:**
- Suggest books, movies, or articles that illustrate the concept of integrity for students who show a keen interest.
- Arrange for a visit from a local community leader to talk about the role of integrity in their profession.
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### Note to Teachers:
Adjust the time allocated for each section based on the students' engagement and comprehension levels. Ensure that all students participate and encourage a respectful and open environment for sharing thoughts.